Every imported question, contribution and motion, with its classification. Unflagged, uncertain and not-yet-analysed records are all included so the analysis can be checked independently.
The weekend just past marked one year since England's Patient Safety Commissioner published the Hughes report on options for redress for all those who were harmed by sodium valproate and pelvic mesh. The Hughes report provided a redress blueprint for those who suffered avoidable harm that was caused by systematic…
On 28 September this year, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Green Bay Packers at our GAA HQ, Croke Park. The excitement and anticipation surrounding that global sporting contest's taking place in Ireland will reach fever pitch. I met Dan Rooney and former quarterback Kordell Stewart in Newry with Feargal…
On Saturday, Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi were released as part of the hostages-for-terrorists swap in the latest Middle East peace initiative. The three men were paraded for Hamas social media propaganda, with the despicable spectacle of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitating the…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Religion and belief (including people of no religion), churches, faith communities and religious prejudice (including antisemitism and anti-Muslim prejudice)Criteria met: Identity framing.
The failure to secure a settlement on teachers' pay over the past number of days represents a genuine crisis point for our education system. Following the restoration of the institutions and the delivery of a pay deal last year, we should have been building on a platform of trust to restore relations. It is deeply…
I wish to speak about the shocking and disgraceful attacks on nine police officers in my constituency and in Strabane over the weekend. PSNI officers responded to ordinary calls only to find themselves being kicked in the head, having blood spat in their face, being charged at with knives and being subjected to other…
I congratulate a school in my constituency — St Patrick's College, Maghera — on its successful attainment of the MacRory Cup yesterday. They came from behind to beat Abbey Vocational School from Donegal by one point. In doing so, they won a seventeenth MacRory — a massive achievement for the school. I offer hearty…
There is significant hurt in Northern Ireland today as a result of the ruling. On many occasions, Members from all communities have come to the House and highlighted cases of injustice, hurt and pain. This is not one of those. The men who set out that night had one intention: to take innocent life. The east Tyrone…
FlaggedLegacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarismCriteria met: Identity framing, Dog-whistle messaging.
Like others in the Chamber, I have attended far too many unnecessary funerals and wakes brought about by campaigns of violence on our streets that were unnecessary. I am a member of the SDLP, which stood for non-violence and to provide the alternative and the leadership that, hopefully, has brought us to a peaceful…
On 16 February 1992, a heavily armed terrorist unit of up to 10 individuals was engaged by a special military unit under the rules of engagement — the so-called "yellow card" — which state that a challenge must be given unless to do so would increase the risk of death or grave injury to you or any other person. The…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Legacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarism
What happened in February 1992 was yet another appalling event during the Troubles. The mid-Ulster area, in particular, bore a horrifying toll throughout that dark period in the number of attacks on security forces and civilian deaths and injuries. It must be said that, by 1992, it should have been long evident that…
Last Thursday, at the High Court in Belfast, the coroner, Mr Justice Michael Humphreys, made a ruling finding that, in each of the killings of the four young men in Clonoe chapel car park on 16 February 1992, the use of lethal force by SAS soldiers was unjustified. In simple terms, that means that their actions…
On 16 February 1992, an armed IRA terrorist gang set out with the intention of murder when they attacked the RUC station in Coalisland. There is no doubt that they intended to murder. At 10.30 pm, a stolen car and lorry were driven into the centre of Coalisland and, from them, 30 rounds of armour-piercing, tracer…
Thank you very much, Mr Speaker. The events of 16 February 1992 are exceedingly simple to understand. A stolen car and lorry were driven into the village of Coalisland. Terrorists then fired 30 rounds of armour-piercing ammunition at the local police station from a heavy machine gun that was mounted on the back of the…
FlaggedDecided on a second assessment.Legacy of the Troubles, victims and paramilitarism
Ms Egan asked the Minister for the Economy, given that the recently published Northern Ireland skills barometer for 2023-2033 identified the need for 5,400 people per annum to fill all vacancies in a high-growth scenario, what role the forthcoming legislation will play in encouraging people who are economically…
Ms Sugden asked the Minister for the Economy whether, in light of Ulster University's recently expressed interest in developing a veterinary school at the Coleraine campus, she will confirm that she is having discussions on that and will seek to secure the Executive funding that, the university has suggested, will be…
Mr Bradley asked the Minister for the Economy whether her Department has plans to introduce to Northern Ireland financial support in the form of a grant for homeowners who install solar panels or heat pumps in their homes, given that there is a grant on the mainland of £7,500.
Ms Ferguson asked the Minister for the Economy for an assessment of the 'Skills Barometer: 2023-2033' report, which was published this morning, given the huge importance to the economy of skills from entry level right through to level 7.
Mr Brooks asked the Minister for the Economy what engagement she has undertaken with the Trump Administration or the US State Department to encourage the appointment of a special economic envoy to Northern Ireland.
Ms McLaughlin asked the Minister for the Economy, referring to a listed question and given that, as she is aware, it has been widely reported that Invest NI supports a number of companies involved in the manufacture of parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the bombing campaigns that have razed Gaza to the…
Mr McReynolds asked the Minister for Communities to confirm whether the funding provided to housing associations to build new homes will include the amount required to meet developer contribution costs.
Mr Gildernew asked the Minister for Communities for an update, following the Grenfell Tower inquiry report, on the work to ensure the safety of disabled residents of high-rise towers.
Mr Mathison asked the Minister for Communities to outline what support his Department provides to housing associations in Northern Ireland to deal with the impact of paramilitarism on their housing schemes.
Mr Brett asked the Minister for Communities, in light of the out-of-court settlement in the religious discrimination case brought by one of the Minister's constituents, boxer Daryl Clarke, whether the Minister shares his concerns that, 12 years after the Duncan Morrow report on amateur boxing in Northern Ireland,…
Mr Clarke asked the Minister for Communities what his office is doing to address regional balance in respect of Arts Council of Northern Ireland funding.